If the combat is decent and fun for a change I'm on board fully with this.

The stuff I keep hearing about the story is bringing me down though. Rockstar these past years always seems to take on these super ambitious plots and themes that are simply way beyond their ability to actually pull off in a way that doesn't induce massive cringe.

There is too many changes that is making me super excited for this game to come out. Biggest of them all is the shooting mechanics. I hated GTA 4 (and previous installments) for their weak shooting/cover system. With a more refined story, Max Payne 3 could have been a top 3 game of All-Time to me mostly because of its shooting mechanics. Now if GTA will use a similar system, this game might elevate the standard by which all games are measured.

The only thing that scares me is having 3 protagonists. It just sounds like you might miss out key areas to the story. For example, when you're using Michael; you might miss out parts of the story from Franklin and Trevor's view point. I like to be in control of the story and would hate to miss key moments of the game because I'm playing with a different character at the moment. They haven't revealed enough details for me to conclude that this will indeed happen, but it would definitely ruin the game for me a lot if that was to happen.

Everything I wanted changed from GTA 4 has been changed, it really is incredible; it's like Rockstar entered my mind and fixed every thing about the game I didn't like from GTA 4. The scary part is GTA 4 is easily one of the ten greatest games ever created; GTA 5 might surpass Uncharted for best game ever created in my book.

September might seem far away but the Last of Us is coming out in June so that will definitely keep me occupied until September considering the game is supposed to be very long with alternative endings. It's also an exploration type of game and strategy is key, so I'll definitely be busy mastering it until September.

Here's some info on Special Edition content coming out. Two versions, going for 80 bucks and 150. 150 is a lot of money to me even for what looks like some pretty good content. I'm far more interested in content than booklets and posters and cases and whatever. My dumb ass will probably still buy the 150 version.

Participating retailers have started taking pre-orders for Grand Theft Auto V's Special and Collector's Edition, as well as offering a special bonus for anyone who pre-orders any version of the game.

Grand Theft Auto V Special Edition ($79.99)

•The game in a steelbook case with exclusive art of the three main characters, Michael, Trevor, and Franklin
•A 21.5" x 26.75" blueprint map of Los Santos and Blaine County that includes fast cash locations and other landmarks
•A 25 percent regeneration bump for the main character's special ability bar
•Single-player stunt plane trials
•Bonus outfits, tattoos, and deals at shops for the main characters
•Get the Pistol .50, Bullpup Shotgun, and melee hammer for free at Ammunation stores in single-player

Grand Theft Auto V Collector's Edition ($149.99)

•All the contents of the Special Edition listed above
•A 10.75" x 8.5" security deposit bag with laser-etched key and game logo
•New Era 9Fifty GTA V cap
•Classic GTA characters for use within the online character creation system
•A garage with a Hotknife hotrod in single-player and a Khamelion electric car in multiplayer
No matter which version of the game you pre-order before the game's September 17 release date on PS3 and Xbox 360 (including the standard one), you'll get to pilot the Atomic Blimp in the game

Here's some info on Special Edition content coming out. Two versions, going for 80 bucks and 150. 150 is a lot of money to me even for what looks like some pretty good content. I'm far more interested in content than booklets and posters and cases and whatever. My dumb ass will probably still buy the 150 version.

Participating retailers have started taking pre-orders for Grand Theft Auto V's Special and Collector's Edition, as well as offering a special bonus for anyone who pre-orders any version of the game.

Grand Theft Auto V Special Edition ($79.99)

•The game in a steelbook case with exclusive art of the three main characters, Michael, Trevor, and Franklin
•A 21.5" x 26.75" blueprint map of Los Santos and Blaine County that includes fast cash locations and other landmarks
•A 25 percent regeneration bump for the main character's special ability bar
•Single-player stunt plane trials
•Bonus outfits, tattoos, and deals at shops for the main characters
•Get the Pistol .50, Bullpup Shotgun, and melee hammer for free at Ammunation stores in single-player

Grand Theft Auto V Collector's Edition ($149.99)

•All the contents of the Special Edition listed above
•A 10.75" x 8.5" security deposit bag with laser-etched key and game logo
•New Era 9Fifty GTA V cap
•Classic GTA characters for use within the online character creation system
•A garage with a Hotknife hotrod in single-player and a Khamelion electric car in multiplayer
No matter which version of the game you pre-order before the game's September 17 release date on PS3 and Xbox 360 (including the standard one), you'll get to pilot the Atomic Blimp in the game

Basically every genre combined into one, looks like they have that tight Max Payne 3 shooting mechanics, Need for Speed racing, Red Dead Redemption hunting/nature/weather, Just Cause 2 levels of scale and detail and much more. Can't wait for September.